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Histotechnologist 1 or 2

University of California - San Francisco

55.09-68.63

United States, California, San Francisco

1600 Divisadero Street (Show on map)

Jul 23, 2026

HT1:

Under supervision by Senior-level technologists, Lead technologist and the Histology Supervisor, the incumbent serves as a Histotechnologist in the Histology laboratory. Duties include tissue processing, embedding, paraffin sectioning, H&E staining, Special Staining, specimen receipt and accessioning, Laboratory Information System operation, Quality Assurance record keeping, instrument maintenance and other technical duties as assigned, including coverage in the Immunohistochemistry laboratory. Rotates weekly between workstations within the lab. Work schedule is variable to include Weekends and holiday coverage as scheduled. Incumbent must be able to flex work hours as needed to meet Department operational needs and cover work rotations.

HT2:

Under supervision by Senior-level technologists, Lead technologist and the Histology Supervisor, or direction (HT-III) by Lead technologist and the Histology Supervisor, or direction (HT-Lead) by the Histology Supervisor, the incumbent serves as a Histotechnologist in the Histology laboratory. Duties include tissue processing, embedding, paraffin sectioning, H&E staining, Special Staining, specimen receipt and accessioning, Laboratory information system operation, Quality Assurance record keeping, instrument maintenance, intra-operative frozen sections, and other technical duties as assigned, including coverage in the Immunohistochemistry laboratory and Grossing lab as determined by the Lab Manager. Rotates weekly between workstations within the lab. Work schedule is variable to include Saturdays and holiday coverage as scheduled. Incumbent must be able to flex work hours as needed to meet Department operational needs and cover work rotations.

HT 1 and 2:

% of time	Essential Function (Yes/No)	Key Responsibilities
5	YES	COMPUTER SYSTEM OPERATION, Laboratory Information System (LIS): Operate laboratory information system to enter and recall histology lab-related information. Use computer system for barcoding and tracking of case materials.
5	YES	TISSUE PROCESSING: Operate tissue processors to prepare tissue for embedding and sectioning
20	YES	EMBEDDING: Embed tissue in paraffin for sectiioning
20	YES	PARAFFIN SECTIONING: Section paraffin-embedded tissue to prepare microscopic slides for staining
10	YES	STAINING - ROUTINE & SPECIALS: Prepare staining solutions and stain tissue per standard operating procedures. Operate automated staining instruments. Assemble case slides and deliver to pathologists/residents.
5	YES	COVERSLIPPING: Coverslip microscope slides with appropriate coverslips, manual or operate automated coverslipping instruments
5	YES	IMMUNOHISTOCHEMISTRY and in situ hybridization STAINING: Organize slides for IHC and ISH staining. Operate automated staining instruments. Assemble case slides and deliver to pathologists/residents.
5	YES	FILING: File blocks and slides in a timely manner in appropriate filing areas.
5	YES	QUALITY CONTROL: Work within the department QA system to provide feedback on quality issues. Assist with maintenance of control slides and control blocks
10	YES	TEST INTRODUCTON AND VALIDATION: Participate in new test validation and introduction procedures following standard operating procedures.
5	YES	LABORATORY ADMINISTRATION: As assigned maintains QC records for refrigerators, ovens and instruments.
0		PERSONNEL / LEADERSHIP: Provide leadership and direction to laboratory staff
5		OPERATIONS: Oversight of laboratory operations
0%

Required Qualifications:

HT1:

Associate degree or at least 60 semester hours of academic credit from a regionally accredited college/university, with a combination of 12 semester hours of biology and chemistry, AND one year of experience as a histotechnologist, preferably in a high-volume hospital histology laboratory within the last five years, or completion of an associate degree from an accredited Histotechnology program
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills

HT2:

Associate degree or at least 60 semester hours of academic credit from a regionally accredited college/university, with a combination of 12 semester hours of biology and chemistry, AND one year of experience as a histotechnologist, in a high-volume hospital histology laboratory within the last five years, or completion of an associate degree from an accredited Histotechnology program
Demonstrated high volume and high quality sectioning skills
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills required

Preferred Qualifications:

HT1:

One to two years' experience as a Histotechnologist.
- ASCP certification: HT or HTL licensed strongly preferred
One to two years' experience as a Histotechnologist
ASCP certification: HT or HTL licensed strongly preferred

HT2:

One to two years experience as a Histotechnologist
ASCP certification: HTL licensed strongly preferred

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Required Qualifications:

HT1:

Associate degree or at least 60 semester hours of academic credit from a regionally accredited college/university, with a combination of 12 semester hours of biology and chemistry, AND one year of experience as a histotechnologist, preferably in a high-volume hospital histology laboratory within the last five years, or completion of an associate degree from an accredited Histotechnology program
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills

HT2:

Associate degree or at least 60 semester hours of academic credit from a regionally accredited college/university, with a combination of 12 semester hours of biology and chemistry, AND one year of experience as a histotechnologist, in a high-volume hospital histology laboratory within the last five years, or completion of an associate degree from an accredited Histotechnology program
Demonstrated high volume and high quality sectioning skills
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills required

Preferred Qualifications:

HT1:

One to two years' experience as a Histotechnologist.
- ASCP certification: HT or HTL licensed strongly preferred
One to two years' experience as a Histotechnologist
ASCP certification: HT or HTL licensed strongly preferred

HT2:

One to two years experience as a Histotechnologist
ASCP certification: HTL licensed strongly preferred